How to Enable On-Screen Keyboard on Windows and Mac Without a Physical Keyboard

Learn how to turn on the on-screen keyboard on Windows and macOS without a physical keyboard in easy steps.

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To turn on the onscreen keyboard without a physical keyboard on Windows, go to Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard, then toggle 'Use the On-screen Keyboard'. On macOS, go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Keyboard and check 'Enable Accessibility Keyboard'.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is an on-screen keyboard? An on-screen keyboard is a software-based keyboard that you can use on your screen, allowing input without a physical keyboard.
  2. Can I use an on-screen keyboard on mobile devices? Yes, most mobile devices come with a built-in on-screen keyboard for easy text input.
  3. Are there any keyboard shortcuts to open the on-screen keyboard? In Windows, you can use the shortcut 'Windows key + Ctrl + O' to open the on-screen keyboard directly.

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